Drunken Pasta & Other Wine Loving Dishes

You probably know by now that drinking red wine in moderation can have positive health benefits, and when you cook with wine you could get some of the same benefits.

Research by the Department of Agriculture has shown that the amount of alcohol remaining during the cooking process varies and depends largely on the cooking method involved. The longer red wine is heated the more alcohol is lost, BUT its polyphenols remain. Polyphenols are micronutrients in our diet that help prevent conditions like cancer and cardiovascular disease.

I cook with wine almost on a nightly basis…I love to use it for deglazing a pan and adding just an extra layer of flavor to whatever light sauce I’m whipping up. I just recently discovered cooking pasta in wine. This recipe for a Drunken Pasta, comes together in the skillet in under 10 minutes! A dry, fruity red such as a Chianti or Zinfandel is recommended.

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